: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription
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The circumstances of his arrest bear similarities to his May 2017 arrest, after which prescription drugs were found in his system – including hydrocodone.—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 Starting in July, the drug is expected to be available for $50 to eligible individuals on Medicare Part D—a federal prescription drug benefit program for adults who are aged 65 and older or have certain disabilities.—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026 Importantly, side effects aren’t limited to prescription drugs alone.—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 He was arrested on Jupiter Island in 2017 after falling asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle while under the influence of prescription drugs.—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug